2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for gaming, with a line-up that’s got something for everyone—from long-awaited sequels and reboots to fresh IPs ready to redefine genres. Whether you’re itching to return to the streets of Vice City in GTA VI, eager to slay monsters in DOOM: The Dark Ages, or looking forward to new adventures with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, there’s no shortage of reasons to clear your calendar.
From February’s stacked releases to the mystery-shrouded titles set for late 2025, here’s a comprehensive guide to the year’s most anticipated games, complete with release dates and platforms. Time to get your wishlist ready—because 2025 is going to be a wild ride.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
• Release Date: 11 February 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
The legendary strategy series returns with new civilizations, leaders, and mechanics, pushing your empire-building skills to the limit. Perfect for both seasoned tacticians and newcomers ready to conquer the world.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
• Release Date: 14 February 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Assassin’s Creed finally heads to feudal Japan, blending stealth and samurai action. Expect intricate narratives, breathtaking landscapes, and the trademark rooftop parkour with a katana twist.
Avowed
• Release Date: 18 February 2025
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Obsidian’s next big RPG is set in the world of Pillars of Eternity, delivering deep lore, choice-driven storytelling, and first-person combat that blends magic and swordplay in an epic fantasy setting.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
• Release Date: 21 February 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The Yakuza series goes tropical with a wild, offbeat adventure in Hawaii. Expect the usual mix of chaotic brawls, quirky side quests, and heartfelt storytelling—this time with a pirate twist.
Monster Hunter Wilds
• Release Date: 28 February 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Capcom’s beast-slaying franchise expands its horizons with a new open-world setting, larger-than-life creatures, and fresh co-op mechanics that’ll test even the most seasoned hunters.
Atomfall
• Release Date: 27 March 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Set in a post-apocalyptic Britain, Atomfall offers a unique blend of survival mechanics, eerie environments, and mutated threats. Think Fallout vibes, but with a distinctly British twist.
The First Berserker: Khazan
• Release Date: 27 March 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Channel your inner warrior in this brutal action RPG that dives into the origins of Khazan, the first berserker. Expect intense melee combat and a gritty, myth-inspired storyline.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
• Release Date: 15 May 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The DOOM Slayer trades his futuristic arsenal for medieval mayhem in The Dark Ages. Expect the same relentless action, but with a brutal twist—think swords, shields, and savage demonic hordes.
Grand Theft Auto VI
• Release Date: Late 2025 (Expected September–November)
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
After years of anticipation, GTA VI is finally on the horizon. With a return to Vice City, dual protagonists, and a sprawling open world, Rockstar is set to redefine sandbox gaming yet again.
Ninja Gaiden 4
• Release Date: Late 2025
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Ryu Hayabusa returns in this long-awaited sequel, bringing back the punishing difficulty and lightning-fast combat that made the series a classic. Sharpen your reflexes—this one won’t go easy on you.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Samus Aran’s next mission is finally nearing release. Metroid Prime 4 promises to blend exploration, atmosphere, and combat in a way that’s true to its roots, but with a modern edge.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Following the success of Legends: Arceus, this open-world Pokémon adventure will take you deeper into the franchise’s history, with fresh mechanics and a reimagined take on classic regions.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The iconic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater gets a full remake, preserving the original’s masterful storytelling while updating visuals and gameplay for a new generation. Stealth fans, get ready to crawl back into the jungle.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
• Platforms: PlayStation 5
Kojima returns with another mind-bending narrative that promises to be as weird as it is unforgettable. Expect more existential courier adventures and cinematic flair in this surreal sequel.
Ghost of Yotei
• Platforms: PlayStation 5
Set in the shadow of Hokkaido’s Mount Yotei, this spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima delves deeper into Japanese folklore with stunning visuals and refined samurai combat.
Fable
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
The beloved action-RPG returns with a full reboot, bringing Albion back to life with modern graphics and that classic British humour. Expect a whimsical world filled with choices and consequences.
Marvel’s Blade
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The vampire hunter gets his own game, blending supernatural combat with a dark, gritty narrative. Expect slick action sequences, a moody atmosphere, and plenty of bloodsuckers to slay.
Marvel 1943: The Rise of Hydra
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Captain America and Black Panther team up in this WWII-set adventure. Prepare for a gripping narrative, stealth missions, and intense action as you battle Hydra in a war-torn world.
Borderlands 4
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Get ready for more chaotic gunfights, outrageous humour, and loot galore in the latest Borderlands instalment. The wastelands have never been this wild.
Dune: Awakening
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Set in the harsh deserts of Arrakis, this survival MMO challenges players to balance resource management with political intrigue, all while dodging those iconic sandworms.
Subnautica 2
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Dive deeper into the oceanic abyss with Subnautica 2, featuring new underwater biomes, alien creatures, and expanded survival mechanics that will keep you submerged for hours.
Elden Ring: Nightreign
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
FromSoftware’s next chapter in the Elden Ring saga promises even more punishing difficulty, intricate lore, and jaw-dropping boss battles in an expanded world—all remixed for replayability and a fast-paced all-new gamemode.
Judas
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
From the creators of BioShock, Judas offers a dark, narrative-driven shooter set in a dystopian future. Expect philosophical undertones, atmospheric environments, and moral choices aplenty.
Mafia: The Old Country
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
This prequel to the Mafia series explores the roots of organised crime in early 20th-century Italy. Expect a gripping narrative, period-authentic visuals, and plenty of underworld drama.
The Outer Worlds 2
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Obsidian’s quirky sci-fi RPG returns with new planets, factions, and choices that shape the absurd corporate-dominated universe. Expect satire, space exploration, and snarky companions.
Light No Fire
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
A procedurally generated exploration game where players uncover secrets and survive in dynamically shifting environments. Think No Man’s Sky meets The Long Dark.
Dying Light: The Beast
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The Dying Light series amps up the parkour-infused zombie chaos with new night-time horrors, expanded cityscapes, and an even darker narrative twist.
Ark 2
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Starring Vin Diesel, this sequel brings improved survival mechanics, better graphics, and more prehistoric creatures to tame (or be eaten by). Welcome back to the dino apocalypse.
Now you’ve got everything in order—just add these to your wishlist and you’re all set for 2025!
